On Friday, July 4th, 2025, Dunlap Volunteer Firefighters were dispatched to a structure fire at 11:18 PM to a residence just off Barker Road. Neighbors woke the occupants to tell them their detached garage was on fire. Dunlap Fire Department requested a mutual aid tanker from Southend VFD. The garage was a total loss, and …
As summer temperatures soar to the 90s and 100s, Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett wants to remind Tennesseans of the free “Baby in the Back” car hangtag program. On days with extreme heat, temperatures inside a parked car can quickly reach 140 degrees. “The Baby in the Back program can make all the difference …
Dunlap Police reminds the public that any person who operates a vehicle in a manner that is willfully or deliberately dangerous or displays a blatant disregard for the safety of others or their property is guilty of reckless driving. Rumors are floating around that the mayor has stated that he would fire any officer who …
List of New Tennessee Laws that took effect on July 1 in the Volunteer State: Education: Restricting cell phones in schools: The measure requires school boards and governing bodies of public charter schools to create policies preventing students from using cell phones, tablets smartwatches or other wireless communication devices during instructional time. There are exceptions …
Come celebrate Independence Day on July 4 this Friday in South Pittsburg, TN, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Tower Bank Stage. There will be fun activities for all ages, including Karaoke, inflatables, games, and free hot dogs and chips. The City of South Pittsburg’s annual fireworks display starts at 9. The River 104.9 …
MobileMOC is a free mobile health clinic run by the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. The Free Mobile Health Care for Seniors is coming to your county. Upcoming MobileMOC Visits: Sequatchie County: -Wednesday, July 2. Sequatchie County Senior Center; 103 Heard Street, Dunlap, TN. Bledsoe County: -Thursday, July 3. Bledsoe County Senior Citizen Center; 148 …
Weather forecasters continue to warn the public of dangerous heat index values that will hover near 105 degrees through sunset today. Many areas of Tennessee are at an extreme risk for health concerns due to round-the-clock heat and humidity that will not provide much relief during nighttime hours. It is important to stay hydrated, avoid …
Drivers traveling near the I-75 at the I-24 interchange in Hamilton County should be aware of upcoming road construction activities that will temporarily impact traffic. As part of Phase 2 (the second of two projects) to widen and improve the I-75 at I-24 interchange, Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) contract crews must implement a full …
On Tuesday, June 24th, at approximately 6:25 PM, the Dunlap Fire Department was assigned to a plane crash, along with the Dunlap Police Department, Sequatchie County Emergency Management, Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office, and Puckett EMS TN/North GA. Firefighters assisted EMS with patient care and helped secure the crash site to prevent any fuel from igniting …
On Tuesday, June 24th, at approximately 6:25 PM, the Dunlap Fire Department was assigned to a plane crash, along with the Dunlap Police Department, Sequatchie County Emergency Management, Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office, and Puckett EMS TN/North GA. Firefighters assisted EMS with patient care and helped secure the crash site to prevent any fuel from igniting …
